Editor’s Note: Better late than never. Gavin Anstey of Telluride Newbs dropped me a note saying he had missed this year’s Lunar Cup event – and this week’s Monday deadline – because mom was in town. His video from last year’s Lunar Cup should suffice, however, for an auld lang syne to winter 2012. You…
It may not be the most known or prestigious of Telluride’s numerous (and I mean numerous) festivals, but Balloon Fest is definitely up there – ahem – as one of the best. It’s low key, it’s free (eg. the night GLO on Main Street Saturday night), and if you wake up early enough, you can…
The temperatures are warm, the skies are clear and off-season has officially vacated the premises. Add that all up and it can only mean one thing: Mountainfilm in Telluride has arrived. Taking the traditional film festival attitude and adding an environmental and social spin to it, Mountainfilm is one of the best weekends for visitors,…
Gold Hill 10 is the official “forgotten run” of Telluride. Granted, it’s almost never open, but the real reason for its “lack of skier traffic” is the lengthy trek required to get there. Of course, this is fine for all those who’ve skied it, because it more often than not has the best snow on…
Oh, the “local’s favorite” – a tried and true label garnered to one specific item at almost every restaurant in town, offering visitors a glimpse into the unique, “elite” status of a Telluride local. Or, in other words, a way for merchants to promote their business and increase sales. And, while all “local’s favorites” and…
Whether it’s an epic powder day or bluebird, sunny, slush fest on Telluride Mountain, nothing should get in the way of another run. Hunger and thirst may beg for attention, but they’re trivial sensations compared to the bottomless turns on Kant-Mak-M or the slushy bump lines on lower Spiral Stairs. But, when those two cups…
When powder strikes, life takes on a new order in Telluride. A certain excitement hangs in the air, forcing people to wake up earlier than normal, gear up faster than previously thought possible, and slam an entire breakfast burrito (courtesy of The Window) just to ensure a good spot in the lift line, 30 minutes…
Telluride is one of the best ski resorts in the nation, but it’s far from cheap. Though many secure their season’s pass via a resort job or teaching skiing, many take the “affordable” option and get a merchant’s pass – still a bit pricey, but a heck of a lot better than the standard price….
Partaking in après ski is undoubtedly one of the best ways to finish off an epic day on the hill; very few things beat a cold beer and a light appetizer after a day of knee-deep powder. And although most skiers and riders après for an hour or so, it’s very easy to extend that…
It’s taken a little while (well, almost a year and a half), but we’ve finally gotten a good grasp on the Telluride local slang. What at first seemed like enigmatic chitchat between two locals on the bus or chairlift, has now become easily understood, coherent statements and phrases that we frequently use on a daily…